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Cesar Manuel (6th from the left, flanked by Councilors Marvin Rotrand and Lionel Perez) and his party, Samahang Makabayan, won a landslide victory during the FAMAS elections held on August 4, 2019 at the community center on Van Horne Avenue. Photo taken during the appreciation and victory party held on August 18, 2019. (Photo from Marvin Rotrand’s facebook) G7 Highlights on Final Day of Meetings: Iran, Climate Change and China Trade President Trump spoke again get Tehran through its current financial about the trade war, President difficulties if talks open. Emmanuel Macron of France Mr. Trump was responding to discussed diplomacy with Iran, an overture by President Emmanuel and world leaders agreed on Macron of France, who said that he Amazon aid. would try to set up such a meeting in August 26, 2019 [T he final day the next few weeks, to seek a of the Group of 7 meeting in France resolution of decades of conflict ended in whiplash for global leaders between Iran and the United States. and swerves toward diplomacy with Mr. Macron, who said he had China and Iran for President Trump.] spoken with Mr. Rouhani, said that if President Trump said on the American and Iranian presidents Monday that he would be open to met, “my conviction was that an meeting with President Hassan agreement can be met,” addressing Rouhani of Iran, and would even be President Trump and President Macron of France during their willing to support short-term loans to See Page 4 G7 Highlights final press conference of the Group of 7 summit in Biarritz, France, on Monday.CreditErin Schaff/The New York Times 2 August 2019 The North American Filipino Star change. Other gases like methane and deadly by spreading diseases. From the nitrous oxide are far more dangerous Fact 29: Malaria, diarrhoea and than carbon dioxide alone. malnutrition are water borne diseases Executive Publisher’s Desk Fact 17: The UN Intergovernmental that have caused more than three Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a million deaths since 2005, one third of leading body fighting against climate these deaths are in Africa. change. This body is a political Fact 30: Steps to reduce greenhouse ENVIRONMENTAL organization however and not a gases can help save the negative CRISES AND scientific body. health impacts. Promoting safe public Fact 18: The Kyoto Protocol, an transportation and active activities like CLIMATE CHANGE organization formed to analyze and walking or use public transport can fight against climate change will cost help reduce carbon emissions. This more than 100 trillion dollars thus can also help to cut down traffic, air Zenaida Ferry-Kharroubi making developing and pollution and thereby reducing underdeveloped communities to cardiovascular diseases. participate. Fact 31: Various countries have taken Fact 19: According to World Food steps to reduce greenhouse gas It is common knowledge that increase in frequency of hurricanes, Program (WPF.org), by 2015, the emissions. This has led to positive the planet which we all share and live storms are few of the adverse effects of number of people affected by climate health effects. Promoting green on is facing environmental crises of climate change. Scientists predicted change disasters could reach 375 transportation and car pooling can untold proportions - wild fires, floods, that due to ongoing activities million per year. help to reduce carbon emissions and earthquakes, typhoons as well as contributing to global warming, the Fact 20: Over the last 50 years, the improve public health. pollution both in our waterways and average global temperature could concentration of carbon dioxide in the Fact 32: Depending upon the carbon landfills. If nothing is done to change increase between 1.4 and 6 degrees atmosphere has increased by 30% emissions, a rise in temperature from our ways of doing things both locally Celsius in the 21st century. due to burning of fossil fuels and 1.1 degree up to 6.4 degree is and globally, we might find it Climate_change_facts greenhouse gas emissions like carbon expected by the end of this century. impossible to reverse the damages Below are 35 facts about dioxide, nitrous oxide and other gases, Fact 33: Over the next 20 years, global already caused by harmful human climate change trapping more heat in the lower warming is expected to increase by 0.2 activities. Fact 1: The global temperature on an atmosphere. degree per decade. 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Human beings can be called Each one of us has a role to Fact 6: Air conditions and heating major deaths due to heart diseases. ‘men of wisdom’ only if we are play, and little things mean a lot. We elements consume 50% of electricity in Fact 25: In 2003, around 70,000 deaths prepared and already taking action to can all do something and contribute to America. have occurred in Europe alone due to save the world from such terrible the advocacy of protecting our Fact 7: Hurricanes, droughts and coral diseases caused by rising effects of climate change. environment. We hope you will read deaths are few of the natural disasters temperatures. the article below and be better caused due to climate change. Fact 26: Pollen and aeroallergen high References: WHO informed about our environment. 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They can even cause strongly believe in Elon Musk‘s idea of the best way he can to save himself Fact 10: The number of climate change deadly diseases by spreading infection making Mars as another habitable and the earth at large. Here is what you related incidents have increase four and vector borne diseases. planet, do remember that there really is can learn all about climate change – fold between 1980 and 2010. Fact 28: Due to water shortages, the no 'Planet B' in this whole universe. from facts to prevention. Fact 11: Land use change and transportation of water will cause it to What is Climate change? deforestation contributes to 15% of contaminate and make it even more Due to combustion of fossil carbon emission every year. fuels, the concentration of carbon Fact 12: The climate change scenario dioxide and other greenhouse gases in was much stable before the industrial the atmosphere has been increasing revolution and has been rapidly alarmingly. 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Society News Publisher - North .American Filipino Star surface temperature has increased by Fact 15: Carbon dioxide constitutes April 1998-present around 0.6 degrees Celsius over last only 3.6 % of total greenhouse gases Bert Abiera Sam Kevin 100 years. The changing climate out of which 0.12% is attributed to Founder-Publisher, Filipino Star Show Biz News & Layout Editor patterns have already made significant human activities. Nov. 1982- Nov. 97 impact on our planet. Melting of polar Fact 16: Carbon dioxide is not the only The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily ice caps, change in rainfall patterns, contributing gas towards climate reflect that of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its editors. August 2019 The North American Filipino Star 3 the broadcasting corporation ABS-CBN before it was captured by the military under the rule of the dictator, Ferdinand Gina Lopez, Philippine anti- Marcos, in the 1970s. As a teenager, Gina Lopez left the Philippines to study in the United mining advocate, dies aged 65 States, before working as a yoga banning open-pit mining. missionary in Portugal, India and Africa. A campaign followed, led by "I lived as the poor lived, so I the country's mining industry, which learned how not to be wasteful - a trait argued the move threatened the lives of I carry to this day where I use every bit some 1.2 million people who depended of everything," she wrote in an essay in on the industry. 2016, according to ABS-CBN. A congressional committee The former environment rejected her appointment as secretary launched a reforestation environment secretary and she was programme in the Philippines forced to step down after 10 months in "It is in Africa that I learned the the role. quality of persistence," she added. Many of the mines then "Hardship has its value." resumed and Gina Lopez later referred "At an age when people are to her time in the post as "painful". just figuring out what they want to do in "I really do sincerely hope something life, she already knew her purpose," can be done about the destruction that said her cousin Mark Lopez, chairman mining brings on," she said in a of ABS-CBN. "She left a comfortable life Facebook post in July, while in the grip Gina Lopez burst into a rendition of R Kelly's I Believe I Can Fly to devote her time and energy to help of what she referred to as a "health after her appointment was rejected (AFP) uplift other people's lives." crisis". Gina Lopez also campaigned She was known for her strong selfless kind of love inspired people She died from multiple organ against child abuse, setting up a stance against mining, closing down within and beyond the organisation to failure but the cause of this has not rescue hotline for children in Asia. many of the country's quarries during help and serve others," ABS-CBN said been confirmed. "We will miss Gina's light, as a her ten months in office in 2016. in a statement. According to Senator Bam private person, as a leader, and as a Ms Lopez was also an advocate for What was she known for? Aquino, a Filipino politician and social crusader," Mark Lopez added. children's rights and protection. Serving under President entrepreneur, Gina Lopez "created "While she left us a void that ABS-CBN, the broadcasting Rodrigo Duterte's government, Gina generations of environmental warriors cannot be filled, we take comfort in company her family founded, said she Lopez led a crackdown on mining in a and inspired Filipinos to unite for a knowing that with love, like she had was a "pillar of strength". She was chair country known for its nickel ore common cause". shown us, there remains hope and of the company's social development production. Lopez closed 23 mines Gina Lopez was the second of beauty in the world we live in." organisation." Her caring heart and and suspended five others, as well as seven children and her family founded

pensions. anti-submarine warfare capabilities. PH Navy to get submarines, Empedrad disagrees, "I would In the next several years, the By JC Gotinga rather use it to modernize our Philippine Navy is expected to get two brand new Navy." frigates, two brand new corvettes, and August 29, 2019 might lease HQ "Relative to our neighboring another two refurbished Pohang-class Racing to keep up with other powerful navies, malayo pa tayo (we're corvettes. countries' naval capabilities, the still a long way off)," he added. In September, the Navy will Philippines plans to acquire new Confronted with Chinese naval, commission 4 amphibious assault warships and submarines, but it might survey, and fishing vessels criss-crossing vehicles (AAV) and 3 multi-purpose attack lease its naval headquarters to help fund Philippine territorial waters with growing craft (MPAC). the asset-buying spree frequency, the government said the Navy President Rodrigo Duterte has MANILA, Philippines – For an will become the focus of the Armed "approved in principle" the Navy's plan to archipelago with an enviable strategic Forces of the Philippines Modernization acquire two submarines, Empedrad said. location, the fact that the Philippines has Plan – a 15-year program to boost the Last month, Defense Secretary Delfin one of the region's most underequipped military's defense capabilities that began Lorenzana said the first submarine might navies is lamentable, the Navy chief in 2013 worth roughly P300 billion. be acquired from France. admitted, and he would willingly give up NAVY CHIEF. Philippine Navy Flag Last week, the Navy brought Meanwhile, the Navy also wants his office overlooking Manila Bay if it Officer-in-Command Vice Admiral home the Pohang-class corvette BRP to be able to build its own ships locally. Robert Empedrad speaks to meant more boats, ships, and perhaps, a Conrado Yap, a refurbished 30-year-old reporters at Naval Station Jose submarine or two. hand-me-down from South Korea, Andrada in Manila on August 28, See Page 19 PH Navy "Maganda mag-opisina dito dahil equipped with anti-surface, anti-air, and nakikita mo 'yung dagat (It's nice to hold 2019. Photo by JC Gotinga/Rappler office here because you have a view of reporters on Wednesday, August 28, that the sea), but then…" Philippine Navy Flag the Navy is "engaging with companies" Officer-in-Command Vice Admiral Robert over a plan to lease Naval Station Jose Empedrad trailed off as he discussed a Andrada for about P40 billion. plan to lease their headquarters that The Department of Budget and occupies prime real estate along Roxas Management has earmarked the lease Boulevard. proceeds for the ballooning cost of Empedrad confirmed to retired soldiers' and war veterans'

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By Willie Quiambao sentence, you issued them a warning, on his personal Facebook, instead of can happen to us and the community.” MaCesanr Maunuel eof Salmaharng ewh-ileefor thle ecompclaint treead indthe FFAMAAS. TheMlist of AcandidSates pospted resident Makabayan and his team swept to Filipino Star not bearing “Paid for ...” , on the bulletin board was potential, not The results of the FAMAS power in a landslide victory over Team sentence, you fined them with the official. In other words, we voted for the elections are listed below by Malaya headed by Romeo D. amount of $1,500. Both amounts potential candidates. On the election team: Remegio. The Aug. 4 election was held which you said must be paid day, we told Pastor Opendo to solve at FAMAS community centre. Like in immediately, have not been received the complaints before proceeding to Samahang Makabayan the past, the election was marred by by the Team Malaya. Article XX, the election and counting. How can President allegations of vote buying and Section 1 of the COMELEC 2019 you disqualify people that have been Cesar Manuel 1595 violations of the COMELEC’S Rules Official Rules, Regulations and elected? He did not heed our protest. Vice-President (ext.) and Regulations by the candidates Procedures says that “Contravening He said that the people were already Ramon Vicente 1428 and COMELEC itself. Below is the the election rules outlined above, there. In the court of law, the election Vice-president (int.) email sent by Team Malaya on Aug. 6 and those section of the FAMAS should be declared null and void.The Svetlana Suarez 1476 to FAMAS COMELEC 2019 : Constitution and Bylaws relating to counting started late because Leah Secretary “We are writing to file a Qualifications of the Executive Baldelovar, Team Malaya candidate for Mark A. Simbulan 1467 formal complaint and we demand a full Board and the COMELEC may result in secretary, and Bing Estopa and Marlyn Treasurer explanation in the shortest delay that penalties or disqualification. Villanueva, COMELEC members, were Mimi Gasapo 1445 will be published in any form. Your COMELEC reserves the right to issue having a heated argument with Pastor Auditor refusal and failure to do so will severely multiple strikes or non-standard Opendo who proceeded with the Aristia Elumbering 1342 affect the whole electoral exercise in penalties where appropriate.” Section election without solving the problems.” Accountant the same way that your action and 2 of the same Article says that The following is Pastor Pia Dulce Bautista 1480 inaction has already compromised its ‘Standard Penalties: First strike: Opendo’s reply dated Aug. 14, “This is Special Projects integrity. At 7:35 am on Aug. 4, we filed Written formal warning. Second strike: an answer to your letter regarding the Wilfredo Capistrano 1378 a complaint against the Samahang Disqualification from the election.’ official election result of the Executive Educ. Social, Cultural Makabayan re their advertisement in With the way you handled the Board Election 2019 that was posted in Lorna Litan 1369 the Filipino Forum. Again, at 9:19 am complaints against the Samahang the Executive Board website, and other Sports & Youth on the same day, we filed a complaint Makabayan, for which you found social media, in an earlier date. Bryan Perona 1542 against the same party re their poster them guilty and in fact penalized them, However, for the good of the Filipino PRO in places frequented by Filipinos in it is clear that you violated your own community, the COMELEC went Alfredo Erguiza 1268 Montreal. Both complaints we filed on rules. beyond that, we published a copy of a Outreach Coordinator the ground that the ad and poster do On the day of the election, video of every step that the COMELEC Aquilino Aberlin 1455 not bear the sentence “Paid for and Aug. 4, 2019, observers from both took a hard copy of the election into Membership Authorize by...” which is a clear and parties were not invited in the polling the CPRN–Canadian Pinoy Radio Eric A. Esplana 1407 blatant violation of Article V, Section 3 place when X111, Section 1 of the Montreal. of the COMELEC 2019 Office Rules COMELEC 2019 Official Rules, “Posting the result in the Team Malaya and Regulations and Procedures. The Regulations and Procedures says that FAMAS bulletin board will not change President same we filed with the demand that the `Each political party is allowed the result of the election. The Romeo D. Remegio 1185 complaint be dealt with before the a representative for each registration Samahang Makabayan candidates Vice-President (ext.) opening of the polls on Aug. 4 which who may remain in the polling place have won 400 votes at the FAMAS Joseph V. Gonzales 1152 was the logical thing that you should during the election process. No more election 2019 for a simple reason, Vice-President (int.) have done. Later, on the same day, we than two representatives for each party the Filipino community has spoken, Mercy M. Umipig 1224 appealed to you in several messages are allowed in the polling place’ they went out and have chosen who Secretary on Facebook Messenger for you to This, again, was a violation of they deemed is best suited for the Leah Baldelovar 1164 decide on the complaints before you your own rules. In an interview with Executive Board of FAMAS. Treasurer opened the counting. This too, was a CPRM which was broadcast live on “The Board of Trustees wrote Lorenza E. Penullar 1151 request you did not heed. Any legal Facebook, you announced that the me a letter in behalf of Team Malaya Auditor authority will say that your action or total of votes cast is 2591, yet the dated August 12, asking me to Edwin Rosete 1230 inaction was not the right to do and it combined votes of the candidates for proclaim the Team Malaya as winner Accountant must have severely compromised the president is 2780. How can the votes instead. I received the letter through Cynthia Liao Bautista 1093 whole exercise. cast for 2 candidates exceed the total the bailiff the day after the COMELEC Special Projects Our team’s complaint against number of votes cast? This made the proclamation of the winning Michael Castro Supan 1194 the Samahang Makabayan re pre- necessitates an explanation. We team Samahang Makabayan last Educ. Social, Cultural mature campaigning of Mimi Gasapo demand to know the exact number of August 11, 2019. And now in an email Raquel N.Trinidad 1187 for the Samahang Makabayan, was registered members per Membership dated Aug. 4, 2019, you are Sports & Youth filed and you found the party guilty as Forms, the exact number of demanding the COMELEC to withdraw Ismael Cataunan 1039 you said ‘We do not tolerate such Membership Cards issued, the total my proclamation. From my chair, I PRO behaviour and Ms. Gasapo and her money collected from membership, don`t think that is the right thing to do. Francisco Bernabe 1094 team Samahang Makabayan are being the real total number of votes cast, the As I stated before in my Outreach Coordinator formally penalized to pay the amount total number of ballots used, the total previous letter that the Samahang Alona Amano 1143 of $750 within 5 days. Our complaint number of stubs, the total number of Makabayan has remedied their fault.” Membership against Samahang Makabayan re wasted ballots and stubs, and the total Gonzales remarked, “It doesnt Glenda D. Lasaten 1160 premature campaigning at a Tennis number of voided votes. Such should matter whether there were 100 people Club gathering of Pia Bautista, you be made public as it is not only Team or 400 people who voted for the INDEPENDENT penalized with $750. Regarding our Malaya that you have to explain to.” Samahang Makabayan. The bottom PRO complaint against the Samahang Joseph Gonzales, Team line is that the COMELEC broke its own Norberto Mandin 115 Makabayan re flyers not bearing the Malaya vice presidential candidate, did rules. In losing, you learn many things. ‘Paid for by ...’, sentence, you issued not mince words when he described You learn to be humble. What we want them a warning while for the complaint Opendo’s inexperience and is for the same thing to be avoided in Silver is speech but against them re ad in the Filipino unprofessionalism as COMELEC the future. For us to allow this thing to silence is gold. Forum not bearing the ‘Paid for ... chairman. “He announced the winners happen again is the worst thing that Silent waters run deep. “If the circumstances were correct or with really violent force.” by oil. From Page 1 G7 Summit right, I would certainly agree to that,” Mr. Trump has repeatedly “We’re talking about a letter of the president said. “But in the castigated former President Barack credit,” he said. “It would be from Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its meantime, they have to be good Obama for the 2015 nuclear deal that numerous countries.” destabilizing actions in the Middle players. You understand what that unfroze billions of dollars belonging to A meeting between American East. means.” Tehran, and has imposed sanctions and Iranian leaders would be the first Joining Mr. Macron at a news Mr. Trump said he was not that have damaged the Iranian since the United States Embassy was conference at the end of the Group of seeking regime change, but if Iran economy. But he said on Monday that 7 summit meeting, Mr. Trump infringed on American national he would go along with “a short-term See Page 6 G7 Summit expressed openness to such a interests, “they’re going to be met line of credit or loan” to Iran, secured meeting. www.filipinostar.org August 2019 The North American Filipino Star 5 COMELEC Acknowledges DFA Millions of Contigo water bottles

C23 oAugnusttr20i1b9 u– TthieoConmmoissfionOon vecorntsinuee atoshaVveohitghintrgust to our recalled because of the risk kids Elections (COMELEC) celebrated its electoral process.” 79thanniversary by hosting a wUpdialteld c3:2h3 PoMkETe, TueoAnugudst 2e7, tachable spout Stakeholders Appreciation Night on 22 2019 August 2019, at Manila Hotel. (CNN)Millions of Contigo Kids The celebration was led by Cleanable Water Bottles have been Chairman Sheriff M. Abas. In recalled because a silicone spout can attendance were representatives of detach and pose a choking hazard for stakeholders that collaborated with children, the US Consumer Product COMELEC in the 2019 National and Safety Commission stated Tuesday. Local Elections. Contigo, a Chicago-based Recalled Contigo Kids In thanking the DFA, Chairman company, has received 149 Cleanable Water Bottles Abas stated that the Department complaints, including 18 incidents in which have a black base and a black “largely contributed in ensuring that which the spout was discovered in a cover over the clear silicon spout. even our overseas workers are given child's mouth. No injuries had "Only black color spout base and the opportunity to exercise their right to occurred as of Tuesday. spout cover models are included in vote.” He further stated that “aminado Recalled bottles should be this recall," according to the company kami na malaki ang kontribusyon ng immediately taken from children. website, which provides an online form overseas voting para masiguro na The bottles, which cost between $9 so consumers can order a free maayos ang patakbo ng ating halalan. The event ended with and $24, were sold at Costco, replacement lid. The DFA, through the different COMELEC handing out plaques of Walmart, Target and other brick-and- A spokeswoman emphasized embassies, have been vigilant in recognition to its partners. mortar stores nationwide, as well as that the company recalled the lids reporting to the COMELEC, whatever Apart from the DFA, among others online between April 2018 through voluntarily. bugs or problems that they initially given a plaque of recognition was the June 2019. "The incident rate is very low of encounter in the early stages of the Department of Education, Department About 5.7 million total bottles, consumers reporting any separation of overseas voting. This helps us prevent of Information and Communication including about 157,000 sold in the silicone spout and no injuries have these problems from being Technology, Philippine National Police, Canada and about 28,000 sold in been reported," said the encountered in the actual day of the (CNN)Millions of Contigo Kids Mexico, were sold individually as well spokeswoman. "Child safety is of the regular elections.” Cleanable Water Bottles have been as in two-packs and three-packs. utmost importance to Contigo and we During the opening remarks, recalled because a silicone spout can They come in three sizes (13 ounce, 14 have worked quickly to correct this Chairman Abas thanked all the detach and pose a choking hazard for ounce and 20 ounce) and four colors issue and provide a solution." stakeholders, both fromthe public and children, the US Consumer Product (solid, graphics, stainless steel and The CPSC is tasked with private sectors, and acknowledge their Safety Commission stated Tuesday. stainless steel solid). The word protecting the public from risks of contributions in achieving an By Susan Scutti, CNN "Contigo" is printed on the rim and injury or death linked to the use of honest, orderly, transparent, and near the bottom at the front of the thousands of consumer products. credible elections, stating that through Learn French the easy bottle. Contigo, a Chicago-based company, the combined efforts of COMELEC and way - Enroll at Gilmore Contigo will supply a free its stakeholders, “the Filipino people replacement lid for faulty products, 514-485-7861

www.filipinostar.org August 2019 6 The North American Filipino Star ang kaniyang pangalan. Ginawa niyang inamin ni Cesar Manuel at Dante Mickey Mouse ang mga Election Rules Tabamo sa akin na nakapirma na sila sa Tagalog Seksyon niya. Hindi niya siniryeso ang mga ito. candidacy form nang malaman nilang Isa sa mga hinihiling ng Malaya walang advance voting. Deception iyon. Team sa COMELEC ay ipaalam kung Naihambing ko ito sa isang tenant na magkano ang nakolektang membership idinemanda ang ang kaniyang landlord. fees hindi lamang para sa una kundi Nang makapirma na sa lease ang para sa komunidad din. Hanggang tenant, sinabihan ito ng landlord na No Opinyon/Komentaryo ngayon ay hindi pa nililiwanag nang Smoking at No Pets Allowed sa malinaw ng administrasyon noong 2015- apartment. Natalo ang landlord. ni Willie Quiambao 2017 kung bakit $21,000 ang Pinayuhan ko si Manuel at Tabamo na membership fees $963.65 lamang ang makipagusap sa COMELEC chairman financial turnover. Sa halip, may na si Parado pero wala silang lakas ng nagtanong, “Hindi pa ba sila nakaka- loob na gawin iyon. Dahil miembro ako move on?” Hindi $10 o $20 and pinag- ng FAMAS, ako ang kumausap at nag- uusapan. At pera iyon ng komunidad. email kay Parado kung puedeng botante ang nakaboto. May nagsabi na HINDI LAHAT NG GUSTO NG baguhin ang kaniyang desisyon. Ang magagawa ng COMELEC chairman ang ANG PAGKAKAIBA NG COMELEC FAMAS COMELEC AY sagot niya ay walang nakasaad sa gusto niya. Mali! Magagawa lamang ng NOONG PANAHON NI MAGAGAWA NITO Constitution na gawin nila ang advance Nang mapapunta ako sa Tim COMELEC chairman ang gusto niyang SARMIENTO, PARADO AT voting. Ang argumento ko ay wala Horton’s noong August 2, may grupo ng gawin kung tama o makatarungan ang PASTOR OPENDO Mahirap at malaking namang nakasaad na hindi puedeng mga Pilipino na pinag-uusapan ang mga ito. Tama ba ang ginawa ng responsiblidad ang trabaho ng FAMAS gawin ito lalo na kung ang mga COMELEC chairman na si Pastor Glenn COMELEC chairman na si Julie Parado COMELEC. Nasubaybayan ko ang kandidato at botante ang humihiling. Opendo. Nang lumabas ang balitang noong 2015-2017 eleksyon. Iniuwi niya paninilbihan ng tatlong COMELEC sa Ngayong si Pastor Glen Opendo ang nangampanya ng wala pa sa takdang ang kahon ng mga balota dahil wala eleksyon. Ang mga ito ay noong COMELEC chairman, ang pinag- araw ang isang kandidato ng Samahang naman daw sa Constitution na hindi panahon ni Budz Sarmiento, Julie uusapan ng mga tao ay kung totoo ang Makabayanm, pinagbayad lamang daw puedeng gawin iyon. (Basahin din ang Parado at Glenn Opendo. Katakut-takot mga balitang nagbayad ang isang ito ni Pastor Opendo. Pinag-uusapan din iba pang maling ginawa ni Pastor na mura ang inabot ni Sarmiento nang kandidato ng Samahang Makabayan na ang maiksing panahon na ibinigay niya Opendo sa artikulong “Manuel re- bawasan niya ng 150 boto ang buong nahuling nangangampanya sa sa mga kandidato upang elected as FAMAS president” Partido ng Samahang Makabayan nang Facebook sa hindi pa sa takdang araw. mangampanya. Ang opisyal na MICKEY MOUSE LAMANG ANG mahuling nangangampanya si Lina Kinapanayam ko si Pastor Opendo kung pangangampanya ay July l6 at ang ELECTION RULES AND FLores sa hindi pa nakatakdang araw. totoo ang balita. “Hearsay lamang iyon,” eleksyon ay Aug. 4. Inireklamo rin ang REGULATIONS Sa akin, walang niloko si Sarmiento ang sabi niya. Idinagdag niya na hindi ginawa niyang debate ilang araw Ginagawa ng COMELEC ang noon. Binigyan niya ng kopya ng Rules siya naniniwala sa pagbabawas ng boto matapos ang advance voting. Ginagawa Election Rules and Regulations upang and Regulations ang mga kandidato subalit may gagawin ang COMELEC na ang debate bago mag-eleksyon upang maging gabay at sundan ng mga Nasa edad na sila, malalaki ang letra sa hindi na uulit ang lumabag sa matulungang magpasiya ang mga tao kandidato at mismong COMELEC. Hindi Rules and Regulations at marunong regulasyon. Kung totoo ang balita na kung sino ang iboboto. Sa Amerika ay ko masisisi ang mga kandidato kung silang bumasa at makaintindi ng may perang nasangkot, higit na hindi nagde-debate na ang nga kandidato sa lumabag sila sa mga ito sa kagustuhan English. Pinaalalahanan niya ang mga ako sang-ayon. Napapahiwatig na pera pagkapangulo para sa isang taon. Nang nilang manalo. Ang hindi ko kandidato na kung may mga ang nagpapatakbo sa komunidad. tanungin ko siya bakit huli na ang maintindihan ay kung ano ang dahilan ni katanungan sila ay sabihin sa kaniya. Hindi ko masisisi si Sarmiento kung debate, ang sagot niya ay upang makita Pastor Glenn Opendo sa mga paglabag Ang problema, pirma na lamang sila ng nagtatawa siya ngayon. at marinig ng mga nakatira sa West niya sa ginawa niyang Rules and pirma na hindi binabasa ang Island at South Shore ang mga Regulation. Nabasa ko ang mga pinipirmahan. kandidato. Bakit pa? Marami nang paglabag niya. Nasira na naman niya Noong panahon ni Parado ay

“We’ll see what happens, but I think rushed out statements saying that his the Amazon fires a global crisis and a From Page 4 G7 Summit we’re going to make a deal.” only regret was that he had not been significant contributor to climate stormed and American diplomats were While Mr. Trump originally said the even tougher on China. change, and insisted that the Group of taken hostage in 1979, resulting in a American side had received two phone G7 leaders address fires 7 address it. 444-day standoff and four decades of calls, Beijing did not immediately ravaging the Amazon rainforest. The fires accelerate depletion hostility. Mr. Obama talked with Mr. confirm any, and the editor of a The Group of 7 agreed on a of one of the world’s largest forests, a Rouhani by telephone in 2013, but the newspaper owned by the Chinese $20 million aid package to help Brazil crucial sink for the atmospheric carbon Iranian leader, under pressure from Communist Party tweeted that there and its neighbors fight the fires raging dioxide that contributes to global hard-liners in his country, refused to had been no significant contacts in in the Amazon rainforest, President warming. They also threaten meet in person. recent days. Asked later about that, Mr. Emmanuel Macron of France said on Indigenous peoples and shrinking Mr. Macron’s bid to bring the Trump was somewhat more cryptic but Monday. wildlife habitat. two leaders together came a day after insisted that there had been Mr. Macron and President Even before the recent fires, he invited Foreign Minister Mohammad communication “at the highest level.” Sebastián Piñera of Chile said they also deforestation had accelerated since Javad Zarif of Iran to Biarritz for a Either way, Mr. Trump had reached an agreement in principle Jair Bolsonaro became Brazil’s surprise, last-minute visit. Mr. Zarif held appeared to be toning down a conflict with the countries of the Amazon basin president in January, and talks with French, German and British that has battered world financial for a long-term program of forest environmental groups have accused officials, but Mr. Trump declined to see markets, hours after China’s chief protection and reforestation of cleared him of encouraging it. Fires in the him. negotiator did the same. lands. They said more details might be Amazon are often set intentionally — Trump pivoted again on China, “We are willing to resolve the presented next month at the United and illegally — to clear forests for turning down the heat on the issue through consultations and Nations General Assembly. farming or ranching. trade war – for now. cooperation in a calm attitude and The announcements followed Mr. Trump, a presidential President Trump shifted tone resolutely oppose the escalation of the a session on climate, the oceans and candidate at the time, held an event on his trade war with China yet again trade war,” said Liu He, the Chinese biodiversity that included with employees at the Trump National on Monday, calling President Xi Jinping vice premier. “We believe that the representatives of several countries Doral resort in Miami in 2016. of China a “great leader” just three escalation of the trade war is not that are not members of the Group of 7. Trump is considering holding days after branding him an “enemy” of beneficial for China, the United States President Trump, who was holding the next G7 meeting at one of his the United States. nor to the interests of the people of the meetings with other leaders, did not resorts. Mr. Trump said that Chinese world.” attend that session. The White House Next year in Miami? officials had reached out by telephone Mr. Trump has pivoted press secretary, Stephanie Grisham, President Trump appeared to and that the two sides would soon repeatedly in his language on the said a senior member of the confirm on Monday that he wanted to restart trade talks, after the latest conflict in recent days. On Friday, after administration took part instead. hold next year’s Group of 7 summit escalation in tariffs and his “order” to China imposed new tariffs in retaliation With tens of thousands of fires meeting at one of his own properties, American companies to look for ways for American levies, Mr. Trump said he currently burning, it is not clear how far the National Doral luxury golf resort to pull out of China. “hereby ordered” American companies $20 million will go in combating them. near Miami. “We were called and we’re to start leaving China and vowed to Mr. Piñera said the affected countries going to start very shortly to negotiate,” increase his own tariffs. He referred to particularly needed specialized aircraft Learn to speak French Mr. Trump said as he met with Mr. Xi as an “enemy.” and specially trained and equipped fire the fast and easy way - President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt On Sunday, Mr. Trump said he brigades. 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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Jagmeet Singh, NDP Andrew Scheer, PC Elizabeth May, Green Party By Staff Star Halifax, Wed., Aug. 28, carries a margin of error of plus-or- Atlantic Canadians are less unanimous or completely satisfied. 50 per cent 2019 minus 2.5 percentage points. about the party, making the region a were mostly or completely dissatisfied HALIFAX—A new poll A news release from Narrative more competitive landscape.” and 7 per cent said neither. suggests Justin Trudeau’s government Research noted the Green Party’s A tough week reveals trouble According to the news release, currently has the edge in Atlantic “dominant position” over the NDP as a ahead for Andrew Scheer voter satisfaction with the Liberals had Canada, despite the Liberals’ approval significant change. The Greens moved Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary ticked up slightly since May polling, hovering below 50 per cent. ahead of the NDP in Narrative confirms he was passenger on boat when it hit a record low of 41 per cent. Quarterly political polling from Research polls for the first time ever in involved in Muskoka crash that left two On the question of party Halifax-based Narrative Research – the last quarter, according to the dead leaders, Trudeau was the preferred formerly Corporate Research release. Broken down by province, the choice of 31 per cent of respondents, Associates – found 43 per cent of Narrative Research CEO parties ranked somewhat differently. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer Atlantic Canadian respondents would Margret Brigley is quoted in the release The Liberals were strongest in was top pick for 21 per cent, Green have voted Liberal on the day they saying the results show “an important Newfoundland at 48 per cent and the leader Elizabeth May was the preferred were asked, 30 per cent would have quarter for the Liberal Party.” NDP maintained third ranking, ahead choice for 16 per cent and for NDP voted Conservative, 15 per cent Green “The gap in decided voter of the Greens. leader Jagmeet Singh, 8 per cent. and 10 per cent NDP. Two per cent intentions has grown to 13 points (up In Prince Edward Island, the “Findings suggest that Andrew would have opted for an alternative from three points in May), and the Conservatives had the lead with 40 per Scheer failed to build momentum in party and 41 per cent were undecided question will be whether the gap will cent of decided voters with the Liberals the region this past quarter, despite or refused to answer. remain in the months to come.” behind at 35 per cent. increased scrutiny on the Liberal Party The pollsters sampled 1,500 The federal election is The poll also asked over the SNC-Lavalin affair,” Brigley people of voting age between July 31 scheduled to take place on Oct. 21 respondents how satisfied they were said. and Aug. 22 in Newfoundland and Brigley pointed out the Liberal with the overall performance of the Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick sweep of the Atlantic Provinces in the federal government led by Trudeau and Prince Edward Island. The poll 2015 election and added, “Today, and 43 per cent said they were mostly potential third party issue advertising, nor does it make a distinction between facts Scientists call on Elections Canada to and opinion.” “It is not Elections Canada’s role Bcy Klearri Brreiefn yEvenpingo/Welekiecnd y onhavincg tlo iremgistera. te changapepliesaindcavsesewrhetreistheiinssug e is to make that distinction, no matter how Su pervisor, Breaking News One of the signatories, “clearly associated with a candidate or obvious it may appear.” Global News Christopher Lyon of the University of party.” The controversy was sparked by A group of more than 350 Leeds, said in a statement that the The Act applies regardless of a report from the Canadian Press over Canadian scientists have penned an registration process may “stifle evidence- whether a candidate or party is the weekend. open letter following an uproar over based discussion” during the election. mentioned. The outlet reported that one whether advertising on climate change He said that a “chilling precedent” has The scientists argued that in advocacy group, Environmental Defence, should be subject to Elections Canada been set. describing climate change as an issue said an Elections Canada official rules. Elections Canada issued a under which regulation may be required, explained during a training session that The signatories said they were statement Tuesday explaining that the the subject is being framed as a debate groups that communicate on the dangers profoundly concerned after Elections legislation doesn’t prevent anyone from despite scientific consensus on the crisis. of global warming could potentially be Canada warned environmental groups discussing issues. “The weight of scientific deemed partisan because People’s Party that launching campaigns on the perils of If groups spend $500 or more on evidence and consistent cross-party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier has climate change during the fall federal certain activities, they will need to register political support for major international made skeptical statements about the vote could potentially require them to as third parties with Elections Canada climate efforts makes absolutely clear subject. register as third-party advertisers. and submit reports, the statement said. that the existence of climate change is The letter was signed by 352 The scientists are calling on the They will also face a spending limit of not up for debate,” said Marie Claire researchers working in Canada and agency to clarify how it interprets issue- $511,700. Brisbois of the University of Sussex. abroad. based advertising rules in the Canada Elections Canada said that the Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Elections Act so that groups can policy on issue-based advertising “leads Perrault said that the Canada Elections —With files from the Canadian Pres communicate on climate change without to increased transparency” and only Act “doesn’t speak to the substance of www.filipinostar.org August 2019 8 The North American Filipino Star (including virtual and augmented reality), you may have within a company, which is and quantum computing. Businesses that closer to a year … which says, ‘how do I are going to thrive over the coming years constantly train workers if they’re will have to master these technologies and constantly changing roles?’ identify how they can best leverage them “Just as important, if somebody’s to boost their performance. The vision is in a role for a year, who’s maintaining all of that as these technologies develop further the knowledge that they learned in the year and increasingly converge, they will enable … how are they capturing best practices, businesses to build on their digital connections, networks … all the pieces investments in order to offer more fundamental to getting things done? intelligent experiences that are highly "Our workers have gone through customized for specific customers in their own digital transformation, and it's not specific moments. just the products and services of a Get to know me: Unlock unique company that are transforming, it's the consumers and unique opportunities workers and the structure and organization Accenture’s vision is that in the of the company that supports them." post-digital era, companies will move Secure us to secure me: Enterprises are Megatrends in the work place towards a greater granularity in their not victims, they’re vectors An article published recently a work-life balance has put one aspect at understanding of customers. Based on The increasing digitization of online seems quite interesting for it offers center stage: security. These people’s digital identities, businesses are businesses, combined with the fact that an insight about the future of work and environments have to be highly secure in able to develop ongoing, personalized they operate in evermore connected how it affects the way we live. order to make ‘anytime, anywhere, any relationships in order to deliver rich, ecosystems, make them vulnerable to Germany quietly crossed a big device’ modes of work reliable and individualized products and services. cyber attaches at unprecedented scales. threshold recently. According to a study securely available. Collaboration and Companies that can understand Instead of focusing only on internal risk conducted by HTW Berlin, a research shared collaboration generally require consumers based on their unique digital management, companies must look at university, 54 percent of productive employees to leave their secure corporate identities can cater for an ongoing, their entire ecosystem and spread and employees in Germany were mainly or network. This is a real concern, especially experience-based relationship with every share responsibilities, creating security exclusively mobile workers at the start of since the researchers at Sharepoint and individual customer. partnerships. the year. This marked the first time that the University of St. Gallen expect Of course, this raises one glaring The research confirms this, with people who worked “solely or primarily at collaboration to play a growing role in question – how will consumers react to 87% of business and IT executives ever-more in-depth and personal profiling a particular stationary workstation” were in work processes. The “geographical agreeing that if they want to be truly and customization of services based on the minority. This change would be location of the service provider” will no resilient, organizations must rethink their what could be very personal and valuable impossible without digital workstations longer play any role in the future. Instead, approaches to security so that it not only data – our day-to-day activities and powered by a combination of artificial work will be as mobile as capital. defends their own business but their entire information on the products and services intelligence, software-defined products At the same time, employability ecosystem. we engage with. and increasingly sophisticated voice will depend less on formal qualifications Blitz states that "Cybersecurity is The key here, according to Biltz, control on the one hand, and IT and more on technical ability in robotics, no longer an individual company effort. It will be building trust, and whether or not a applications such as the cloud, big data augmented reality or similar fields. Even needs cooperation with ecosystem company manages this will be make-or- and predictive analytics on the other. For so – machines and self-learning partners." break in the world of the near-future. Experton advisor Wolfgang Schwab, the processes won't completely replace Businesses will strive to find the socially MyMarkets: Meet consumers’ human labor and ingenuity. According to terms “digital workplace”, “Workplace 4.0” acceptable line – how much information needs at the speed of now scientists, the automation of work is finite. In the post-digital era, every or “future workplace” are misnomers. they can collect and what they can get Entrepreneurial ability, creativity and the moment will become a market opportunity. Instead, he talks about a “digital away with doing with it. And it’s true that workspace where virtually all areas of our control of machines are still “hard-to- We are already used to businesses like this line won’t be set in stone, and it won’t Amazon or Netflix that provide us with conventional desktop world and the replace skills”. be the same for all of us. personalized recommendations. But ever- modern mobile domain come together”. As Biltz puts it, “It becomes a increasing levels of customer insights But that’s not all: futurologists at negotiation – it’s not really about what is or mean business will become more adept at the University of St. Gallen have identified The 5 Biggest Future isn’t ok, it’s about what’s ok within a reconfiguring products and services in no fewer than 25 emerging megatrends Technology Trends: particular relationship – and that near real-time to capture "momentary that will shape the next generation of relationship will evolve over time.” markets." work. Megatrends are developments that Accenture Reveals Human+ Worker: Change the workplace The opportunity for businesses is may take up to 30 years to completely Their Vision Of Post- or hinder the workforce to offer their customers highly customized unfold, but that immediately start to affect Digital Era People are now using technology and on-demand experiences to fulfill every area of our lives and jobs and – this in their everyday lives to enhance their customer needs as they arise in a moment. Accenture’s Technology Vision much is clear – cannot be stopped by skills and experiences. In the workplace, For this, companies must combine real- 2019 ha s identified the following five tech anyone or anything. Tomorrow’s jobs have this offers companies opportunities to time analytics capabilities with trends that will underpin competitive no clear organizational allocation. reimagine work and augment working sophisticated back-end systems to capture advantages in a post-digital era: Machines learn to think, become environments with technology in a way to and deliver to customers exactly what they DARQ Power: Understanding the DNA of intelligent and essentially omnipresent boost human performance. need, when they need it. DARQ through networking. Permanent Biltz states: "Today's workers are “Whether we’re trying to get The report identifies four employees lose importance while globally empowered not just by skills and across town, get to our jobs, pick up our technologies, abbreviated to DARQ, that available skills of specialized experts gain knowledge, but also tech-driven children, exercise and make ourselves will be the catalysts for change in the post- importance. capabilities. We call this the "human+" more healthy … all those things represent digital era. These are distributed ledger The growing convergence of real workforce." small moments in our lives,” Biltz explains. technology (such as blockchain), artificial and virtual mobility at the workplace, in The report calls for businesses to Understanding our behavior in intelligence (AI), extended reality employee productivity and in maintaining empower workers to become human+, enough depth to capitalize on these where a new set of technological momentary markets will be the next goal in capabilities are integrated alongside personalization and individualization of peoplex's own skills and expertise, and products and services, according to the where companies foster a continuous Vision 2019 report. learning culture. This is supported by two The issue is that more than two- particular findings – with 83% of executives thirds of the 6,000 respondents to the surveyed stating that digital demographics Accenture survey believe that their give their organizations new ways to employees are more “digitally mature” identify unmet customer needs, and 85% than their organizations. This results in agreeing that bringing together situations where employees become customization technology and real-time frustrated as they wait for the infrastructure analytics will constitute the "next big wave" they rely on to do their job to catch up with in competitive advantage. their own technical proficiency. "If you start to think about your “We’re starting to create a new market in this way – it flips business on its workforce that’s dependent on technology, head. It's no longer about ‘how do I and constantly learning technology, but it’s maximize an individual transaction when created a new digital divide that says most someone's connected with me?' companies, while creating these new jobs, “Instead, it’s looking over haven’t changed the way they find, train people’s lives as a whole and asking and support workers, and even how they ‘where should I insert my products and manage the knowledge and info these new services into these lives in order to make workers are creating,” Biltz says. them better?’ “Right now, in the US, the average By Bernard Marr stay at a company is three years … which Contributor ENTERPRISE & CLOUD doesn’t even count the number of roles www.filipinostar.org August 2019 The North American Filipino Star 9 of Canadian Heritage and FCT Media Bulletin: Multiculturalism Gary Anandasangaree. 10) MP Shaun Chen's June 15, 2019 The Filipino Centre Toronto Pursues New and Regular Discussion-Meeting on Filipino - Canadian community issues and ProgTrureatomitsses&tablisShedevrisvion iceexcsellentcoe awtahrdse4)CProfemssiomnalsu& nMitemy bers of Parliament Shaun Chen of concerns. 11) The joint FCT Pistahan and mission, the Filipino Centre Toronto- achievers recognition awards 4) Filipino Scarborough- North, Salma Zahid of TO and Flavours of the Philippines FCT, a prominent and progressive folk dance and music lessons 5) TGIF / Scarborough-Centre, and Jean Yip of Filipino Heritage celebration on June 22 community-based organization in the Karaoke Night and 6) Presidents' Scarborough-Agincourt. 3) On February & 23, 2019 at Nathan Phillips Square, Greater Toronto Area, is fully determined City of Toronto. 12) The Dr. Guillermo de of engaging and offering well-defined Villa, Jr. Memorial Cup, an annual golf and meaningful programs and projects tournament played on July 21, 2019. 13) to the members of the Filipino - Canada Summer Jobs Funding for 7 full- Canadian community. The FCT, founded time positions were created from July to by dedicated community leaders, August, 2019. As a result, Free Summer professionals and active retirees & Tutorials in Reading and Numeracy volunteers almost 2 decades ago, is Skills for elementary and high school committed continuously and student were provided. conveniently to lead and serve by being Two major upcoming a solid player and participant in the community- wide events are planned for social life and activities of its targeted the next 4 months. These include 1) the beneficiaries -- kababayans, seniors & competition and search for 2019 the elderly, students & youths, and new Outstanding Filipino Canadian students immigrants & other qualified residents in in Ontario this October. It aims to the province. encourage and recognize elementary, Proudly, the Centre provides "a high school and post-secondary common place for Filipino Canadians to biennial gala event; and C.Sports 16, 2019, an "Orientation Session for students to aspire and achieve meet and participate in social, civic, Competitions - 1) Dr. Guillermo de Villa, Filipino Immigrants" was conducted by academic success; and 2) "Sanib Saya", educational, business, recreational, Jr. golf tournament and 2) Victoria FCT in partnership with Archdiocesan a Christmas party to be hosted by a sports and activities". It conducts and Invitational basketball tournament. Catholic Mission, Family Apostolate group of Filipino-Canadian sponsors events "to showcase, enrich These services, activities and events, Ministry and the Catholic Community organizations to bring holiday cheers and promote our Filipino heritage, mostly free or on minimal registration / Services of York Region. 4) "Planning and "to model unity and love in meeting history and culture " in this adopted participation fees, are scheduled and Ahead Made Simple-Estate Planning", challenges in community organizations." country. held on periodic , seasonal and at -need on February 20 and April 29, 2019. 5) In The Filipino Centre, Toronto is Since it started operating as a bases. March, 2019 the Free Photography newly-sited and headquartered at 4395 not-for- profit and volunteer-run entity in The current FCT Board of classes started ; "Filipinas in Action " , a Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, the early 1999, the Filipino Centre Directors on its recent executive board women issue-focused session in Ontario M1S 1T9. It has a simple party Toronto's well-established regular meeting released new, regular, and partnership with FSO-Filipinas Speak hall and board meeting rooms, available programs and services are purposefully completed organizational undertakings Out, and Free Income Tax Clinic held in for rents at modest rates. For more focused on the participants and in 2019 . The following events and partnership with AFCA- Association of information, please call the Filipino recipients continued good physical activities were operationalized in Filipino Canadian Accountants. 6) the Centre, Toronto at Tel: 416-435-0485; health and well-being. The Centre's support, complement and /or extension biennial FCT Spring Gala honouring Cell: 416-928-9355; Fax:416-435-0486; proven offerings are under 3 major of its current -and-ongoing programs, "Outstanding Filipino Canadian Seniors" Email :[email protected]. categories, specifically: A. Services- 1) among the highlights of which were : 1) was sponsored on April 13, 2019. 7) The As envisioned, the Filipino Free medical clinic for non-OHIP The "Enabling Accessibility Grant" Painting Class for seniors started and is Centre, Toronto through its well- enrollees 2) Health information sharing application was approved by the Federal held every Wednesday from 11:00 am. meaning & good spirited directors, 3) Health & well-being seminars 4) government in January, 2019. The to 3:00 pm. with painting instructor officers, members and volunteers and in Medical crisis intervention & advocacy Matching Grant , presented by MP Frank Cruzet. 8) The popular "Victoria partnership and collaboration with its strategies 5) Estate planning & writing Shaun Chen on May 10, 2019, is to Invitational Basketball Tourna- stakeholders and the community shall wills 6) Income tax preparation for create a fully- accessible facility for ment",conducted on May 17-19, 2019, continue hoping and praying to aspire, seniors & low-income taxpayers 7) community centre users, especially the at the PanAm Sports Centre, engaging inspire and pursue its avowed purpose Homework club & academic tutoring 8) handicapped and the elderly. 2) A Town Filipino youths in active sports. 9) The and mandate in order to achieve Recreational line & zumba dancing Hall meeting with Federal Minister of Filipino- Canadian women "Roundtable success and move forward in the most lessons 9) Beginning artist & painters Small Business & Export Promotion on Women Issues" with MP Maryam meaningful and productive ways. And, workshop 10) Employment networking Honourable MP Mary Ng was held on Monsef, the Minister for Women, Gender as the late Rosalinda C. Javiier always & advising and 11) Arts and crafts; B. January 23, 2019 for the Filipino small Equality and International Development, proudly said "This is our Centre, your Cultural and Social Activities - 1) business community to help business on May 21,2019. Special guest was Centre. Everyone is welcome to visit Pistahan sa Toronto 2) Santa Cruzan 3) start ups, scale ups and access new Member of Parliament and us!’’(Tony A. San Juan, OCT-Ret.) Top student-graduates academic markets. Among the special guests were Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister

James Dela Paz and Sir Ramon Posadas. The K.O.R. Eastern Region is FilCan Educator to Lecture at composed of the Montreal Chapter, Gatineau Chapter, MCC Chapter and Knights of Rizal -Canada Region West Island Chapter. The 3-day event , starting on September 13 to 15, 2019, will feature for delegates and guests a BCy: oJennnifevr Se. MnactLeiaon n in Moconlletgereandahl igh school in Manila, City of Montreal day tour, the traditional Noted Toronto educator Tony A. Kaduna and Toronto. He has worked in Gala Night and Commanders' Ball at the San Juan has been invited and various capacities as a Philippine- Hellenic Community Centre, and Plenary scheduled to present a lecture during licenced & Ontario certified teacher, Session at Crowne Plaza Hotel-Montreal the 6th Regional Assembly of the senior lecturer, school administrator, Airport. Knights of Rizal-Canada Region. Sir Joe program director, and assistant Expected to register and attend Damasco, KGOR & Knights of Rizal professor in various educational the prestigious Montreal convention are regional commander recently institutions in the Philippines, Nigeria officers and members of the Knights of announced that T. San Juan will deliver a and Canada. Active in the FilCan Rizal chapter organizations from the lecture on the theme : "The Relevance of community in Ontario as an organizer USA, Western & Eastern Canada, Dr. Jose P. Rizal's Ideas,Then and Now" and convener, Tony served either as a Tony San Juan Ontario and some fellow Knights from on September 15, 2019 at the Crowne founding officer or president of the Advisory Committee, the social- political the Philippines and Europe. Sir Joe Plaza Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Philippine Teachers Association of commentator of Talakayan Radyo Damasco, solidly supported and Canada. San Juan will share his insights Canada (PTAC), Camarines Norte Filipino(TRF) public affairs program, and assisted by senior officers of the K.O.R. and perspectives about the national Association-Canada-Ontario( CNAC-O) a writer & contributor to Filipino Canada Region, expects and hopes to hero's ideas on government, and other community-based Canadian newspapers. achieve a meaningful and memorable nationalism, education, leadership, organizations such as TFAT, FCPACE, The K.O.R. quadrennial general September celebratory affair. women & youth, racism, religion, and CFCPO, & ACEN. Currently, he is the assembly is being hosted and organized other significant Rizalisms. Chairman of the federally-registered by officers and members of the Knights Advertise your business in the N.A. T. San Juan, a community Filipino Heritage Council of Canada( of Rizal, Eastern Canada Region- Filipino Star or on line: filipinostar.org leader and retired educator, has taught FHCC), a member of the TCDSB Filipino Montreal led by Sir Gerry Danzil, Sir info: 514-485-7861 August 2019 10 The North American Filipino Star

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Professional Career Programs • PAB/PSW/Nursing Aide • Administrative Assistant • Accounting Technician • Early Childhood Education Assistant August 2019 The North American Filipino Star 11 Join Gilmore College International’s Annual Apple Picking Picnic Sunday, September 15, 2019 Meeting place: Plamondon Metro Van Horne Exit Assembly Time: 9:30 A.M. Departure: 10 A.M. sharp Return to Montreal: 3:00 P.M. Donation: $15 (Bus) Apples - 10 lbs - $12, 20 lbs - $21 Bring your picnic basket & camera Confirm reservations with payment by interac transfer to: [email protected] Only 7 tickets left - first come, first served. Deadline: on or before Sept. 8, 2019 Call 514-485-7861 or 514-506-8753

www.filipinostar.org 12 August 2019 The North American Filipino Star longer pink, and drain the extra liquid. Add in the soy sauce and brown sugar, stirring to mix everything evenly. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Your health matters Serve over rice with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion! The incidence of Type 2 Diabetes triples at age 45 and over The Incidence of type 2 diabetes triples at age 45 and over Diabetes vs Prediabetes Diabetes occurs when your blood sugar, also called blood glucose, is too high. High blood sugar can cause health problems over time. The main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels Tasty and Adobong Baka (Beef with soy are higher than normal but not high sauce and vinegar) enough for medication to be simple recipes NGREDIENTS prescribed. People with prediabetes 500 grams beef, cut into thin slices are at increased risk of developing type 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 diabetes and many of the health 1/3 cup vinegar 3 cloves garlic, chopped complications associated with it. If not years or older (33.9 percent of U.S. 1 teaspoon peppercorns treated, it often leads to type 2 diabetes adults) have prediabetes 3 pieces bay leaves(Laurel) within five years. Diagnosed diabetes : An 2 tablespoons brown sugar Incidence of diabetes estimated 23.1 million people have 1/2 cup water increases with age Over 30% of North been diagnosed with diabetes (7.2 salt to taste American adults have prediabetes or percent of the U.S. population) INSTRUCTIONS diabetes. Research shows the risk of Undiagnosed diabetes : An estimated In a pot, combine beef, garlic, bay leaves, diabetes increases with age. A 2004 7.2 million adults, ages 18 years or peppercorns brown sugar, and soy epidemiological study found the older are undiagnosed (23.8 percent of sauce. incidence of type 2 diabetes was lowest people with diabetes) Undiagnosed Marinate for an hour or overnight in the among people between the ages of 18 Gising-gising (Minced fridge. prediabetes : the majority of people – 44 at a 3% incidence rate. However at with prediabetes are unaware and IPngorerdkienatsnd coconut milk) Pour water then simmer on a low heat for age 45, there was a threefold increase 40 minutes or until beef is tender. undiagnosed 500g green beans, sliced into small in the incidence of type 2 diabetes. Pour vinegar and simmer for another 5 Prediabetes and Diabetes can pieces Those in the 45 - 65 age group had a minutes then season with salt and sugar be reversed in many cases Both 300g minced pork (30% fat) according to taste. 10% incidence rate and those between 2 tbsp bagoong or shrimp paste prediabetes and diabetes can be the ages of 65 - 79 had roughly 12% reversed or managed through nutrition 2 cups coconut milk affected by type 2 diabetes. 1 cup coconut cream and physical activity. Diabetics who are Higher rates among ethnics In unable to adequately manage their 4–5 pcs red chilies, sliced with seeds the Unites States, rates of diagnosed 4 cloves garlic, minced blood sugars with diet and exercise diabetes were highest among 2 small shallots, finely chopped require the use of medication to delay American Indians/Alaska Natives (15.1 freshly ground black pepper the damaging effects of high blood oil percent), followed by African sugar. Prolonged high blood sugar Instructions Americans (12.7 percent), Hispanics causes complications like vision loss, In a wok, sauté garlic and shallots. (12.1 percent), and Asians (8.0 heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, Add minced pork and cook while percent) compared to non-Hispanic amputation of toes, feet, or legs and continuously stirring for 5 minutes. whites (7.4 percent). Interestingly premature death. It is recommended Add coconut milk and simmer for 15 Easy Mamon Recipe prediabetes is more prevalent among Ingredients: that prediabetics and diabetics consult minutes in medium high heat, at this American men (36.6 percent) vs 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour a dietitian to learn how to successfully stage coconut milk will be reduced and women (29.3 percent). The patterns are 1 cup white sugar control their blood sugar. thick. 1 tablespoon baking powder similar among Canadians. Canadian Economic burden of diabetes Add shrimp paste and green beans, stir 1 teaspoon salt males (8.4%) were more likely than for 2 minutes. In the United States, the rate of new 1/2 cup vegetable oil females (6.3%) to report that they had Add coconut cream and chilies and cook diabetes diagnoses remains steady. 8 egg yolks diabetes. Likewise Natives, Asians and for 2 more minutes. However, the disease continues to 2 tablespoons grated orange peel blacks in Canada have higher rates of Season with freshly ground black represent a growing health problem 1 teaspoon vanilla extract diabetes compared to whites. with significant economic costs. In 1/3 cup orange juice Many with prediabetes and 2015, diabetes was the seventh leading 1/3 cup water diabetes are unaware According to the cause of death in the USA. It is 8 egg whites American Centers for Disease Control estimated the total cost of diagnosed 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar and Prevention (CDC), more than 100 1/2 cup white sugar diabetes in 2017 was $327 billion, million U.S. adults are now living with including $237 billion in direct medical Cooking Instructions: diabetes or prediabetes. It is worth Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F and costs and $90 billion in reduced noting it has been estimated that an grease 16 muffin cups. Stir the flour, 1 cup productivity. According to the Canadian sugar, baking powder, and salt together in astounding 24% of people who are Diabetes Association in 2010, diabetes a large bowl. Make a well in the center of living with diabetes are unaware and cost the Canadian healthcare system the flour mixture and add the oil, egg undiagnosed. and economy an alarming $11.7 billion. Healthy Asian Beef Bowl yolks, grated orange peel, vanilla extract, Diabetes and Prediabetes Ingredients: This is expected to rise to $16 billion by orange juice, and water. Mix well by until Facts and Statistics : Diabetes total : It's 2020. ½ tbsp olive oil no lumps. estimated that 30.3 million people have 1 cup onion, roughly chopped Beat the egg whites with the cream of diabetes (9.4 percent of the U.S. 1 tsp finely diced ginger For more information or for references, tartar until foamy in a large glass or metal population) Prediabetes total : An 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped visit www.nutrilogiq.net mixing bowl. Gradually add the 1/2 cup estimated 84.1 million adults ages 18 1 lb 96% lean ground beef sugar, continuing to beat until soft peaks ¼ cup soy sauce form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: ¼ cup brown sugar the egg whites will form soft mounds for serving: toasted sesame seeds, green rather than a sharp peak. Fold the flour onion, and rice mixture into the egg whites. Pour the INSTRUCTIONS resulting batter into the prepared muffin In a large pot, heat the olive oil and cook cups to about 2/3 full. the onions on medium-high heat until Bake in the preheated oven until a translucent. Add in the ginger and garlic toothpick inserted into the center comes and cook for a minute or so. out clean, about 35-40 minutes. Cool in Add the ground beef and break up the the pans for 10-15 minutes before meat into small pieces. Cook until no removing to cool completely on a wire August 2019 The North American Filipino Star 13 Bouquet donors were Teresita Mamagat, musical background includes his 2-year Zenaida Villania, and Vangie de la Mata. music class at Ecole Quebec Musique. A Trophy donors were Capt. Ruben Santos, consistent winner in singing Lyn Lopez, and Cesar Manuel. The competitions, at 9 years old he was 3rd revolving trophy was awarded by Mr. & runnerup at the Search for Filipino Mrs. Pepe and Norma Carbon. The Canadian Talent. He also sang at the honor of crowning the new Miss Parliament in Ottawa during the Philippine Independence 2019 went to Philippine Independence Day Celebration Rosie San Juan (Philippine in 2018 and 2019. Social Independence 2018) and William Favia The next performer was Astrid (AFSM President). The public was Torrico, a 15-year old Grade 10 student, entertained by Rey’s and Norcie’s group who has been singing for as long as she Tidbits of line dancers. Their attire of black pants can remember. She is happy to share and white blouse were as unique as their her passion of singing whenever she can, Fely Rosales Cariño dance steps! This is one of the most performing in many different places successful coronation festivities held this throughout the year. Some of her Let’s just dive into our busy took turns emceeing the whole day year! And did you see how coordinatedly greatest accomplishments include being social calendar. I’m dialing back to the celebration. dressed were President Favia & First a Grand Champion in the Fil-Can Idol Canada Day Extravaganza held last July One party worth remembering Lady Nene? Appearing first in blue, they contest when she was only 10 years old. 1, 2019. This event, which featured was that given by Sir Dario Boco and wife then changed to pink! This active couple She was a Grand Finalist in the 2015 La Kapamilya artist Sam Milby, had live Claire at their residence, in appreciation deserves everyone’s admiration. Special Voix Junior Competition. She did the music free for the whole family. Since it for those who helped make the Philippine mention goes to the farewell walk of Opening Act for Arnel Pineda during his was held at the MacKenzie-King Park, Independence 2019 festivities a success. Rosie San, and the smiling crown bearers last Canadian tour. In addition, she Montreal, there were many children This Thank You party with lots of food and Spencer Poquiz and Cassandra Poquiz. performed on the TD Stage of the playing in the quadrangle. This musical drinks was enjoyed by everyone. After a night of dancing, event Montreal International Jazz Festival 2019. event, which was very well attended, was RUBY ROUGE, here we come! Chairperson Precy Andal gave the Ingrid Torrico, 14, is following the sponsored by the Filipino Canadian Artist This was echoed last July 20 by friends closing remarks. footsteps of older sister, Ingrid. Both a Association of Quebec (FCAAQ). and members of the Association of The Filipino Heritage Montreal singer and a dancer, her dream is to Thanks to FCAAQ President Michelle Filipino Seniors of Montreal (AFSM) led (FHM) community was invited by the compete in dancing someday. She is Vargas Lao, a noted singer herself, and by its President William Favia and his Philippine Embassy, Sentro Rizal, 30 usually a guest performer for the FCAAQ. her FCAAQ Executive Board. It is also Executive Board. For the past four years Murray Street, Ottawa, to view an Exhibit A recent performance was at Parliament worthy to note the efforts of Ramon in the life of this organization, much can of Mythical Creatures on August 1, 2019. Hill, Ottawa during the Philippine Posadas (KCR, DSC, LM, Commander, be gleaned from the power and strength Entitled ALAMAT by Frances Alcaraz, this Independence Day 2019. Her greatest Mackenzie Central Chapter), who shows of the unity of its members. (They legend is an important part of Filipino accomplishment to date includes a up at events such as these. He was encourage each other to be active in literature and culture. Let us take a stroll singing stint at the Pista sa Nayon, 2019. among the security on the grounds to community life, hence, they can boast of through and learn more about Filipino And now for the main attraction, keep peace. Job well done, Ramon! a high participation rate in every activity culture. Author Alcaraz has illustrated 25 Abella started her repertoire with the The program included the usual the association undertakes!) Event books for adults and children. Her artistic song, ‘Dreaming.’ A girl of many talents, parade of colors, the singing of the Chairperson Prescy Andal saw to it that interpretation of mythical creatures has she plays the piano and is also a national anthems by the Panday Tinig everyone was happily and comfortably made her famous. She was an exchange songwriter, writing all the songs she Ensemble, and speeches from prominent seated. The two candidates vying for the scholar and participated in group exhibits performed at her concert! Most touching politicians: MP Anthony Housefather, FAMAS presidency Cesar Manuel and in New York City, Bologna, Singapore, was introducing each song with the Mayor Sue Montgomery, Snowdon Romeo Remigio gave their short London, Bangkok, Tokyo, Athens and reason why she wrote them, drawing the Councilor Marvin Rotrand, First Secretary speeches, each with a short synopsis of more. Her illustrations are very well audience to empathize with her. The and Consul Greg Marie Marino, MNA their platforms and each urged everyone defined, authentic, colorful, and glaringly audience felt her long distance love that David Birnbaum, local community to go out and vote. original, evoking nostalgic memories. If did not materialize, her reasons to be leaders Sir James de la Paz, Sir Gerry An important part of the evening you can, seize the chance to view depressed, and her dream of ending up Danzil, Sir Felix de Luna, Sir Dario Boco, was a call for membership in BUKLOD, ALAMAT. It will bring your thoughts back with a down to earth life with a good Sir Ramon Posadas, and Filipino programang pagpapatibay ng pamilyang to the Philippines. Honorable Petronilla person. She certainly knows how to Association of Montreal and Suburbs Pilipino. The salient points, according to Garcia, Philippine Ambassador to engage her audience! Furthermore, she (FAMAS) President Cesar Manuel. Local their flier: 1. Free Family Meals (restaurant Canada, managed to elicit laughter after does humanitarian work at a nursing singers, dancers, and different bands catering), 2. All family activities, 3. telling stories about ghosts, unano, and home in the West Island when she has displayed their talents. We are certainly Weekly prizes and graduation gifts, 4. other funny tales back home. The FHM the time. Cristy Celeste Hunter told me a looking forward to next year’s Interaction with other parents, 5. group was led by Chairman Al Abdon & story that could rip your heart to the bone. extravaganza! Engaging activities for Youth, 6. Free Cora Abdon, President of the Filipino Sometime ago, Cristy’s husband, Robin, Also, last July 14, Pista sa childcare for younger siblings, and 7. nurses of Quebec (FNAQ), with auxiliary had a cousin confined at the Sacre Coeur Nayon, a yearly tradition that celebrates Free transportation. This is a 14-week members Rebecca Aguilar, Elma Bolatao, Hospital for cancer . When it was evident Filipino culture and identity, was held at program beneficial for 6-12 year-olds. Nenita Licyayo, Jeanette Perignon and that this cousin had only a few weeks to the Mackenzie-King Park. This event Registration is now going on. Please yours truly. A most interesting side trip live, she expressed a wish to get married. enabled everyone to enjoy the outdoors, contact Lourdes Favia (514-887-4278) was a visit to the Lemay Casino in Everyone thought of something to witness nature, and watch the myriad of and Minda Mazzone (514-885-0092). Gatineau, Ottawa before attending the contribute to the upcoming nuptials. cultural activities that included, among The highlight of the evening was ALAMAT presentation. Among the Some prepared bouquets, some planned others: Adiva Estinoso, Seniors in the celebration of the AFSM 4th Alamat groups in attendance were Sir for a catered wedding celebration…etc. Motion, Eagle’s Life Hawaiian Dancers, Anniversary and the coronation of Miss James de la Paz, Lady Rose de la Paz, For Bella, her contribution was a wedding Flores de Mayo Dancers, QACFT AFSM 2019. Vibrant host Svetlana Sir Dario Boco, Sir Gerry Danzil, Sir Boy song, which she sang at Sacre Coeur Dancers, PPCAQ Cordillera Dancers, Suarez introduced the singing of the Galang, Sir Buds Sarmiento, Sir Bert Chapel, even bringing her own piano to Free Believers in Christ Fellowship National Anthems, Invocation by Josefa Abiera, Jonathan Padilla, Norberto the hospital. This poignant wedding International Dancers, and Assembly of Nicolas, and Welcome Address by Mandin Jr., Caring Tabunar, Norma Vohra, ceremony didn’t leave a dry eye to God Evangelical Mission Community President William Favia. The queens Jeanette Perignon and some members of anybody present there. One thing we Church. There were more performers were then presented. Carmen Amaro, the newly formed Knights of Rizal (KOR) can say of Bella, she doesn’t only have a than this page can contain and suffice it Miss AFSM Philippine Independence of the West Island. big talent, she has a BIG HEART as well! to say that the day was a hectic one from 2019, came in a blazing, strapless, A first of its kind concert, August Not to be missed was Camp de 8am-5pm! It was filled with activities multicolored black gown with appliqué 10 – ABELLA CACCI! The Vanier College Blues, a group of young musicians who including volleyball, chess competition, white flowers. She was regal in her Auditorium at 821 St Croix, St. Laurent accompanied Bella. They received rave search for Mutya ng Pista Sa Nayon 2019, entrance, no doubt absorbing all the was the selected venue for the release of reviews when they performed at the 1920 Zumba, and bands competitions to applause she generated as she paraded Bella’s first-ever single, Maybe Tomorrow. Jazz Festival in Montreal. Very special entertain the crowds. towards occupying her ‘throne’. This performance brought a mixed group kudos goes to Bellas’s secret weapon: The Pista sa Nayon was formally Flordeliza Capco, Miss AFSM Quebec of the audience because Bella is half- her coach, Lene Catedrilla, rightly opened by the Hermana Mayores 2019, made a grand entrance in her Italian and half-Filipino. As in credited for the success of her Live Dolores Belandres, Rubi Capuli, Caring lovely white and blue gown, exuding professional shows, there were special Concert! Lene, a singer herself, also Tabunar, Trinidad Jimenez, Isabel de la happiness in earning her title. Saturnina guests. The opening act was Andrew coached the singers Andrew, Astrid, Piedra, and Fely Rosales-Carino. Escorts Odon, Mrs. AFSM Montreal 2019, in a Aguilar, the only child of Arnel Aguilar and Ingrid, and Bella. were Bert Abiera, Lito Manuel, Ismael black formal jumpsuit, gracefully walked Arlyn Zamudio, from Victoria, British Among the many people Calaunan, and Fredo Erquiza. as she took her place in the podium. Columbia. This 11-year old and 5th responsible for this event was the Preparation activities, planning, and Ladies, you did well, composing grader started his singing career when, sponsorship of “Pinoy Pa RIn” with hosts soliciting ads fell on the shoulders of yourselves with ageless grace and after watching a musical show, he went Tenne Rose Dayandante, Michael FAMAS officers Joseph Gonzales, beauty! up the stage and began singing and Davantes, with a crew led by Darwin Remelyn Remigio, Chelsea Fleming, There were other recognitions as dancing. The audience’s enthusiastic Angelina Mesina, Lea Baldelovar, Alona well. Sash presenters were Mr. & Mrs. applause fired his fervor to pursue a See Page 19 Social Tidbits Amano, and Michael Supan; they also Rene Daigle and Mila Ministerio. musical career. Strengthening his August 2019 14 The North American Filipino Star

Becoming his own Pascual: Iñigo carves a career in music greater heights this year with a new, and performed “Kaakbay,” the more global market. He is coming soundtrack of Sun Life Philippines’ full circle from the time he received newest online campaign featuring a an international offer to join a boy series of short films about its band. celebrity ambassadors, he and his In 2017, he was chosen to father included. sing the Philippine version of “It’s a song you can dedicate “Remember Me,” the original to an important person in your life. soundtrack of “Coco” (Walt Disney We don’t always tell our loved ones Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios). how much we appreciate them, but I This year, Iñigo worked on hope that this song and our own collaborations with American singer, ‘Kaakbay’ videos will inspire producer, and YouTuber Alex Aiono everyone to express just how much in March, and Chinese Australian their loved ones mean to them,” singer and YouTuber Wengie in May. Iñigo said. The latter’s original song titled “Mr. Meanwhile, “Kaakbay: Bro,” Nice Guy” was produced by BTS which showcases the familial and hitmaker Melanie Fontana. special bond between Iñigo and

There is a time for everything. It wasn’t much of a wait for Iñigo as he finally got his father’s nod when he turned 17. He decided to come home and pursue his dreams here. He may be pursuing a career for Iñigo as he finally got his father’s in show business just like his father nod when he turned 17. He decided Piolo Pascual, but Iñigo Pascual is to come home and pursue his set on carving his own name and dreams here. following his own path. Music—from This is only fitting because recording to performing—is what his family and Filipino culture have fuels and drives Iñigo the most. always shaped Iñigo’s love for Raised for the most part of music. his childhood in the United States, “My family, our Filipino Iñigo always loved to perform. With culture, just loves music and his looks and singing chops, it everything around it, like dance. wasn’t long before an international Whenever we have family recording company offered him a gatherings, we would always have a slot in a boy band. karaoke competition and all that. It “I really wanted to join the definitely helped me with being band. My dad told me what it meant confident in singing and singing if I did,” Iñigo said in Sun Life around people,” Iñigo said in an interview. Philippines’ “Kaakbay: Bro,” a short Last June 28, he finally Piolo, can be seen on YouTube. He began with appearances film that gives everyone a closer look dropped his newest single, “He always encourages me, on TV shows and by starring in films into the father and son relationship. “Options,” produced by LA-based and tells me that I have to believe in through introductory roles. He also “The management was instrumentalist Bernard “HARV” myself. I can’t imagine myself started performing in ABS-CBN’s going have full control of his Harvey. Before the release, he without my dad. Especially right Sunday afternoon show, ASAP. He schedule, and the contract was performed the song live at Viacom at now, I feel like we have this special wanted to do more music. going to restrict him from going the New York Times Square. bond,” Iñigo speaks of his dad. In 2016, he was signed home,” countered Piolo, based on More opportunities are still “Alam ko na kahit anong under Star Music, the recording his years of working in the opening for Iñigo this year. “Options” mangyari, I know he’ll always be label of ABS-CBN. He released his entertainment industry. would be part of a new LP to be there for me,” Piolo responds. self-titled album with debut single The famous actor knew that launched in the last quarter of the Besides Iñigo and Piolo, “Dahil Sa’yo.” He immediately this could only mean lesser time for year. The album will be produced by “Kaakbay” also tells the stories of proved his charm by garnering them to be together. “Plus the fact Tarsier Records, a new company lifetime partnerships of Enchong countless Filipino fans. The YouTube na, more than anything, gusto ko that aims to elevate local talents to Dee, Matteo Guidicelli, and Charo lyric video of the song now has 94 munang makatapos siya ng high the international scene. Santos-Concio. million views. school, at least. So, kahit alam kong Aside from HARV, songwriter “Kaakbay” is Sun Life’s latest “Dahil Sa'yo” also won Awit gustong gusto n’ya, I had to stop Felisha “Fury” King, who has worked effort renewing its commitment to Awards’ “Song of the Year” and him,” he added. for TV show “Empire” and becoming Filipinos’ lifetime financial Billboard Philippines “First Chart- Iñigo understood that his international artists Justin Bieber partner and its purpose of providing Topper Artist Award” both in 2017. father only wanted what’s best for and Eminem, is co-producing its clients with lifetime financial him. Iñigo’s LP. security, which it has been Coming full circle Returning to his roots championing since it introduced life His lifetime partner insurance in the Philippines in 1895. As they say, there is a time With his star shining bright, Iñigo’s musical career is taking for everything. It wasn’t much of wait Back at home, Iñigo wrote www.filipinostar.org MAuagyu2s0t 129 019 The North American Filipino Star 15 Bea Alonzo gets Fil-Canadian actress is Disney's intl. attention for newest hero Netflix film

Bea Alonzo Despite being caught in an alleged “cheating” controversy with ex- boyfriend Gerald Anderson and fellow actress Julia Barretto, Bea Alonzo continues to reap attention as her 2018 horror flick “Eerie” has been getting rave reviews from different media organizations abroad. “Filipino horror film Eerie has left fans so terrified they can't sleep with the lights off,” said writer Roxy Simons in an article published by United At the D23 expo, with thousands of Disney’s biggest fans in attendance, Filipino-Canadian Kingdom-based news site, Daily Mail. actress Cassie Steele went onstage as she was announced as the talent voicing the title role in Simons compared “Eerie” to "Raya and the Last Dragon." Hollywood movies and series on Netflix such as “The Haunting Of Hill House” There are a lot of things about on a quest to save her land by finding “Raya And The Last Dragon” and “American Horror Story.” being Filipino we should be proud of, the world’s last dragon. Voicing the takes place in the lush fictional land of “Viewers were petrified by the especially our kababayans who last dragon, Sisu, is actress and Kumandra — a “reimagined earth horror film so much that they even continue to raise the Philippine flag on rapper Awkwafina. inhabited by an ancient civilization struggled to sleep in the dark, and took the global stage. Following the announcement that venerated the mythical dragons to Twitter to share their struggle,” Pinay-Canadian actress- of her inclusion, Cassie posted a for their power and their wisdom.” Simons added. singer Cassie Steel will lend her voice screenshot of the press release on “Raya is ready to meet a Another UK-based news site, to Disney’s upcoming new animated Instagram with the caption, “So magical water being who breathes fog The Independent, said that “several movie “Raya And The Last Dragon,” excited to finally share this!!!” through her nose, flies by riding the viewers admitted on social media that the giant entertainment company She added being “so grateful raindrops, and has a gem that the film left them terrified.” revealed recently. to be working alongside the incredibly channels this amazing huge power,” In her article titled “Netflix Cassie will be the voice of the talented and hilarious” Awkwafina, Steele said was quoted to have said in Horror Film 'Eerie' Has People Sleeping main character Raya, a lone warrior in who is known for her stint on “Crazy an article on Asian Journal. 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works that displayed his strong vocals with a medley of his No. 1 hits — No and impressive guitar skills. Way To Treat A Heart, Pain, Be My US fans fall in love with Robin then joined his dad and Lady and Say That You Love Me, with both were remarkable with the the last two receiving the loudest Martin & Pops all over again Righteous Brothers’ Unchained cheers. Melody and Ed Sheeran’s Perfect, two Pops, meanwhile, brought the great songs from different generations crowd to their feet once again with a that sound so much alike. medley of jumpy hits by ‘80s pop Soon afterwards, Martin and queens Cindy Lauper, Whitney Pops rolled through the Oscar-winning Houston and Madonna, plus Laura song Shallow that became one of the Branigan’s Telephone and Gloria. evening’s highlights. The powerhouse The fast-paced show ended couple’s dazzling number clearly on a high note with the gleeful Time of showed why they’re bonafide showbiz My Life plus an encore, Pagdating ng royalties. The Lady Gaga-Bradley Panahon, the Aiza (now Ice) Seguerra Cooper track even highlighted Pops’ song that gives hope to someone much-improved vocals — richer, fuller waiting to be loved at the right time by and yes, flawless. Thanks to her the person he or she adores. This only English voice coach Zoe Tyler, who gave the couple’s die-hard fans helped make Pops sound as if she’s something to hold on to in the belief just hit her prime as a singer. that Martin and Pops will still end up in A string of ‘80s timeless love each other’s arms when the right times songs that cemented Martin and Pops’ comes. status as pop superstars followed. The Lemar International, the crowd felt nostalgic and joined the producers behind the show’s New couple as they did a medley of Jersey leg composed of doctors Somewhere Down The Road, With You Ramon and Ching Legarda of Group I’m Born Again, Tonight I Celebrate My Ole, and Red and Alice Martinez of Re- Love For You, Perfect Combination, al Entertainment, deserve to give Almost Paradise, How Do You Keep themselves a huge pat on their backs The Music Playing, Honesty and You for bringing another first-rate and I. entertainment for Filipinos in North Martin then went solo again America.

'No girlfriend since birth' Vico Sotto accepting Pops Fernandez and Martin Nievera , the Philippines’ Concert King and Queen, enthralled us nonstop with nostalgia-heavy pop 'applicants' hits (solos and duets) and left us in stitches with plenty of jokes surrounding their stormy marriage. When Martin Nievera and director Lorrie Ilustre. Pops Fernandez took the stage to the Martin’s solo set focused on tunes of Janet Jackson’s Together his favorite cuts beginning with the Again and Rick Astley’s Together catchy Footloose. It was followed by Forever, they quickly built rapport with his moving and much-applauded the ecstatic audience at the large ballads Forever, Ikaw Lang Ang Ovation Hall of Ocean Casino Resort Mamahalin, Kahit Isang Saglit and and held them spellbound for the next Ikaw, which he dedicated to Pops. As two hours and a half. always, Martin soared with his still The Philippines’ Concert King incredible vocal range, emotive power and Queen enthralled us nonstop with and commanding stage presence. nostalgia-heavy pop hits (solos and Presenting Pops for her solo duets) and left us in stitches with set, Martin hailed his ex-wife as a good plenty of jokes surrounding their person, saying, “If Pops were an stormy marriage. Avenger, her superpower is Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto It’s safe to declare the forgiveness. Ladies and gentlemen, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto Nonetheless, Vico said that his tandem’s magical appeal is intact the woman who practically raised our admitted that he had no girlfriend dream girl is smart, so they should more than three decades later. two kids all by herself.” since birth, but he joked that he is have the “same wavelength,” so they After the opening songs, Pops reappeared in a radiant accepting “applicants.” could talk about politics and Martin cracked the first joke about his outfit (she made four changes) with Speaking with host Winnie governance. and Pops’ failed marriage. “I know the catchy ‘80s hits Radio, Heaven Monsod for her TV show “Bawal Ang "Ang gusto ko ho sana, hindi many of you here will play in the Knows and Last Dance. Though it Pasaway,” Vico answered the host's naman tayo magiging choosy no, casino after the show and take a wasn’t a flashy production number, inquiry on how many girlfriends he gusto ko sana 'yung matalino, may gamble, just like you Pops, you took a Pops used to do in her younger days had. itsura naman, wala namang special gamble some years ago.” at the ULTRA or Araneta, it was rousing “Wala ho. Masyadong naging talaga,” Vico said. Pops rolled her eyes with a enough to bring back the feel of the busy, lalo na po ngayon. Busy sa “More than matalino, gusto ka reply that drew laughter: “We must be era when she was likened to Janet trabaho," Vico said. sana same wavelength kami lalo na sa thankful many people who are here Jackson or Madonna strutting on When asked if he is topic ng governance,” he added. tonight have not moved on, or we stage and showing her groove with a traumatized by the separation of his The 30-year-old mayor also would have no audience.” group of dancers. parents, Vic Sotto and Connie Reyes, said that hoped to get married before The iconic couple segued to a She followed up her perky set so he did not pursue love life, Vico said the age of 40, so he is now open for medley of popular covers from the with a heartwarming duet with her being in a relationship is just not his “applicants.” 1980s — Reunited, Ocean Deep, singer-songwriter son, Robin Nievera. priority. “Sana naman before 40. Sa Always, Don’t Know What To Say, You The mother and son beautifully sang “Hindi ko lang naplano. Lalo ngayon ang masasabi ko lang diyan, and Tell Me, with the eager audience one of Pops’ signature OPM classics, na ngayon, last thing on my mind ika Diyos na po ang bahala. Tumatanggap jamming with them, accompanied by Don’t Say Goodbye, before Robin nga. Talagang focus muna sa naman ako ng aplikante,” he topnotch musicians led by musical went solo with one of his original trabaho,” he said. enthused.
August 2019 The North American Filipino Star 17 Mikael Daez denies wedding with Megan Young in France Mikael. about when it is, [ask yourself] 'Do you “Quiet lang. Hahaha!” still love the person?' Ano ang plano nila ni Megan? “We love each other, that’s the “Ah, we’ll see. We’ll see. most important part.” “Alam mo naman, I mean, if Ilan taon na ang relasyon nila you met me and Meagan together, ni Megan? we’re so easygoing, grabe. Relax lang “Nine years,” tugon ni Mikael. talaga kami. May hinihintay pa ba sila o “Well, me and Megan we’re may gusto pa silang gawin ni Megan very easygoing. I mean, we’re very bago magplano ng kanilang kasal? happy with one another. “We’re not waiting for "Uh, just for the record, we will anything, really. Wala kaming get married. We just don’t know when. hinihintay. "So, we’ll let you guys know.” “I think it’s important na mahal Nakausap ng PEP.ph mo ang isa’t isa. Yun talaga ang (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si pinakaimportante.” Mikael sa grand launch ng mga Hindi kaya naghihintay lang dinisenyo niyang underwear para sa sa kanya si Megan na mag-propose Hanford. sa kanya? Ginanap ito sa Hanford’s “Uh, tinanong ko siya. Sabi office sa 3rd floor ng Nehemiah naman niya, hindi. Hahahaha! Center, The Arte Square Building, “Hindi naman daw niya ako Congressional Avenue, Project 8, hinihintay. Quezon City, noong August 22. "And we had this talk recently, Mikael Daez on settling down with Megan Young: “We’re not For the past five years, si actually, we had it in France. So, we’re waiting for anything, really. Wala kaming hinihintay. I think it’s Mikael ang celebrity endorser ng okay.” important na mahal mo ang isa’t isa. Yun talaga ang naturang underwear. For the record, hindi sila nagli- No Right Time live-in? pinakaimportante.” Sa palagay niya, when is the “Uh, no. But I mean, we visited tinanggi ni Mikael Daez na Wala bang double wedding na right time for them to get married? each other very, very often. nagpakasal sila ng girlfriend na si Miss naganp sa France? “We don’t know if there’s a "Yeah, of course. We World 2013 Megan Young sa kanilang “Wala, e,” nakangiting sagot right time. There’s no right time for sleepover when we’re working recent trip sa Europe. ng Kapuso actor. that. It’s so hard. together. “You know, we just came from “Maliit kasi yung probinsiya, e. “Have you seen people get “I think it’s part and parcel France. One wedding a day lang.” married at the age of 60? with, but in time. "We were there beause of my Kailan sila magpapakasal? "Some people get married at "In time, I think things will sister’s wedding. It’s my youngest “Yun nga, e. Baka tapos na the age of 20, it’s spontaneous, yeah. evolve in an organic way.”
sister’s wedding,” pahayag ni Mikael. po, yeah,” makahulugang sagot ni “I think, rather than think

Filipino film 'Dagsin' makes it to Oscars shortlist (portrayed by Marita Zobel) died, at the 40th Gawad Urian Awards. Justino yearned to believe in life after In general, the film has won as death to be with her. As such, he Best Narrative Feature at the World’s looked for ways to hold on to the Independent Film Fest in San memory of his wife, including reading Francisco, USA; Best Cinematography her diaries, from which he unearths a at the European Film Fest in Florence, Pandora's Box of secrets. Italy; and Best Costume at the Madrid “Ok, I know the ‘better- mannered and proper’ version of myself should be quiet about news like this. But, I am hearts-crossed, not doing this out of hubris. To tell you the truth, I originally thought it was a hoax. Until we received this letter this morning, I didn't believe it to be real,” Anne said of their film’s Oscars achievement in a Facebook post. Since the movie debuted in Filipino film "Dagsin," starring veteran actor, comedian and director 2016 as a Cinemalaya Film Fest entry, Janine Gutierrez and Benjamin Alves, Leo Martinez. “Dagsin” has won 18 awards, incuding has been shortlisted as a possible Alves also shared the four Best Actor nods for Abuel at the Philippine entry to the International screenshot in his Instagram story, Cinemalaya, Los Angeles Philippine Film Feature Category of the Oscars, saying: “WHT? We made the shortlist International Film Fest, European Cinemalaya posted on its Facebook for the Oscars!?” International Film Fest in Italy, and Film Fest. page. The first film of director Atom FIlm Development Council of the If picked as an official entry, "Supar congrats, #Dagsin!" Magadia, with screenplay by his wife Philippines. “Dagsin” will compete at the 92nd the independent film festival said in the Anne, "Dagsin" (which means "gravity" Likewise, the film gave Marita Academy Awards ceremony, caption of its Facebook post, showing in Ilocano) tells the story of Justino a Best Actress in a Cameo Role award presented by the Academy of Motion a screenshot of the letter from the Film (played by Tommy Abuel), World War from Urduja Film Fest. Picture Arts and Sciences, which will Academy of the Philippines that II hero and Death March survivor who Gutierrez, meanwhile, won as honor the best films of 2019 and will announced the good news. lost his legs, and as such, became an Best Supporting Actress at the 2017 take place at the Dolby Theater in The letter was signed by the atheist. 4th Urduja Heritage Awards, and was Hollywood, Los Angeles, California on organization's director general, When his wife, Corazon nominated as Best Supporting Actress Feb. 9, 2020.
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A clean-shaven John Lloyd Cruz presumably with son Elias. The actor appears to be on the set of a movie with locals and foreigners. John Lloyd Cruz teased his locals and foreigners who seem like fans with a supposed “new look” now shooting a scene for a film. circulating in different fan sites Last April, John Lloyd teased a dedicated to the actor. showbiz comeback by shooting a In an Instagram post, a clean- commercial for a shawarma brand. shaven John Lloyd can be seen This was followed by another ad holding a little boy presumed by fans campaign with good friend Piolo Netflix has revealed the list of funeral. to be the actor’s son, Elias, with Pascual and former love team partner Filipino movies that will be available Another is "Sid & Aya: Not a partner Ellen Adarna. Bea Alonzo, also for the same brand. for streaming come September 1st, Love Story," one of Curtis' hit movies “Yes bumabalik n tlga c popoy,” cried Last October 2017, ABS-CBN including titles that star Anne Curtis, from last year. Netflix also added a one fan in the comments section. issued a statement about John Lloyd James Reid, Nadine Lustre, and pair of movies starring the love team “Pogi ni Popoy,” said another. taking an “indefinite leave of absence” Jericho Rosales. of Reid and Lustre, namely "This “Ay unti unting bumabalik ang from showbiz. One is Jun Robles Lana's Time" and "Diary ng Panget." kagwapuhan… ng daddy mo John Lloyd has since been award-winning and internationally- The others are "Camp Sawi," nagbawas na,” echoed another. seen pursuing art and a private life acclaimed "Die Beautiful," a movie "Luck at First Sight," and "100 Tula In another post, John Lloyd with Ellen. The couple has been featuring Paolo Ballesteros as a Para kay Stella." Check out the sizzle can be seen dressed like a rumored to have separated, but none transgender whose dying wish is to reel below:
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